Registered Nurse; RN - Ortho Trauma Med Surg. Unit WE - St. Elizabeth Youngstown

Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho Trauma Med Surg. Unit 5WE - St. Elizabeth Youngstown

Mercy Health is united in helping patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This role supports the mission to provide the highest quality health care to our communities.

The Registered Nurse (Medical/Surgical) functions as a care provider within a multidisciplinary team, delivering patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN demonstrates knowledge of age and cultural diversity in patient care, strong time management and prioritization, participates in quality improvement initiatives, collaborates with other professional disciplines, and supports the mission to provide physical and psychological support to patients and families.

Full time Nights, 7p - 7:30a

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to establish goals and strategies for meeting discharge or continuing care needs with the patient.
• Performs and documents complete patient assessments and maintains current nursing care plans for all assigned patients.
• Identifies patient learning needs to provide individualized and comprehensive teaching.
• Administers medications safely in accordance with state practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies.
• Serves as a point of contact for patient care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement and acts as a patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Current RN license in the state of practice or covered by compact (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire; must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS acceptable in lieu of BLS)
• Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification RN-BC (preferred)
• CCRN (preferred)
• PCCN (preferred)
• CMSRN (preferred)
• NIH Stroke Certification (preferred)

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

• One year of RN experience (required) or new grads/RN's with less than 1 year experience accepted
• Six months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)

• Assigns patient care according to nursing scope of practice
• Educates nursing staff and others based on quality improvement indicators and outcomes
• Provides evidence-based patient care per current standards of practice and policies
• Performs comprehensive assessments of clinical condition and psychosocial needs
• Develops, implements, and prioritizes plans of care
• Applies the nursing process in patient care delivery
• Evaluates treatment responses and revises care plans accordingly
• Assists patients and families in coping with illness
• Collaborates with others to deliver coordinated patient care
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles
• Recognizes limitations and seeks assistance to perform safely
• Engages in ongoing professional development and professional growth
• Maintains professionalism and accountability in actions
• Models cost-effective practice and resource stewardship
• Practices self-care and resilience in stressful situations
• Protects the safety and privacy of all persons
• Utilizes office and clinical technologies

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads
• Potential exposure to physical altercations and verbal abuse
• May be required to use physical restraints
• Potential exposure to high noise levels and bright lights
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
• Periods of constant interruptions and potential for working alone

• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For accommodations or to view the affirmative action plan or policy statements, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at

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